1. Ch 24.1 Liberal Reforms in GB and Its Empire

2. I. Ways the Br. gov’t and social welfare changed in the 1800s: A.Voting Restrictions- only property owners could vote; bribes and intimidation were common B.The Reform Bill of 1832- gave middle-class a voice in gov’t C.Social and Economic change- working conditions reform, slavery was abolished, steps toward free trade D.Chartist Movement- universal male suffrage, secret ballot, equalized parliamentary representation

3. II. Policies of Disraeli and Gladstone: A.Disraeli- focused on foreign affairs and expanding the Br. empire B. Gladstone- concerned with domestic and financial affairs

4. III. Changes in Br. gov’t and social welfare in the 1900s: A.Lords lost veto power B.House of Commons members got salary

5. IV. Changes that occurred in the Br. Empire during the 1800s and 1900s: A.Canada- 4 provinces w/ own legislature B.Australia- penal colony; Aborigines were pushed from land, died from new diseases C.New Zealand- self gov’t, but disastrous for Maori

6. Social and political Reforms of the 1800s INEQUALITIESHOW REMEDIEDRESULTS & CHANGE Restrictions on the right to hold office & vote Horrible working conditions for women & children Slavery & slave trade existed 1.Catholic Emancipation Act 2. Reform Bill of 1832 Catholics could run for office People w/ less property could vote Factory Act of 1833 Work conditions improved Slavery abolished in colonies, 1833 Individual rights improved